AngloGold’s earnings surge as it stops mining in South Africa
By Ed Stoddard. (Photo: Getty Images) AngloGold Ashanti reported a surge in earnings on Monday and said it would double its dividend payout ratio and give cash back to shareholders
Zinc mining – giving back to people and planet
Historically, mining hasn’t always had the best reputation when it comes to looking after the environment, its workers, or the communities in which it operates. Justifiably so too. Around the
Nigeria pins hopes on first gold project to boost mining sector
Source: Bloomberg Segilola water storage dam. Image courtesy of Thor Explorations Ltd. Nigeria’s first industrial gold project is on course to enter production next year, and its success will be
SA coal mining investment set to become a very private affair
By: David McKay A NEW coal mine has been permitted in Cumbria, England – the country’s first in 30 years. In South Africa, however, building a new mine, especially using
GE to exit new coal projects
General Electric (NYSE: GE) said it wants to exit the new-build coal power market. “GE’s Steam Power business will work with customers on existing obligations as it pursues this exit,
Tanzania: Mining Companies Now to Debate Copper Concentrate Export Waivers
CONSTRUCTION of gold refining plant in Geita region is in advanced stage of completion, township Council Executive Director, Apolinary Modest has said. The project seating at a 3,500 square metre
Omnia solidifies its position as a pioneer in the mining sector
Mining division delivers ground-breaking “world first in Africa” solution for purer metals extraction and initiates the largest detonator blast in South Africa 14 September 2020. Diversified chemicals group, Omnia Holdings
SA mining through worst of Covid-19 production halts as precious metals establish price support
By David McKay SIBANYE-Stillwater, the gold and platinum producer, said earlier this month it didn’t expect a high risk of further operational disruption as a result of Covid-19 disease. The
platinum group metals drag down june mining production
Mining production for June contracted by a steep 28.2%, far worse than market expectations of a 15% drop. Mining production data for June released by Stats SA showed a decline
Ivanhoe on track to bring flagship Kakula mine into production in 2021
SX-listed Ivanhoe Mines is progressing with mine development work on three of its Central and Southern African mining projects, with its flagship Kakula copper discovery in the Democratic Republic of